Synthesis, Characterization and Exciting Novel Applications of Metal–Metal Oxide Catalysts

Dear Colleagues,

Most industrial processes utilize different types of catalysts. These are primarily based on metals supported by several metal oxides with distinctive surface properties (acidic, basic, amphoteric, etc.). Societal requirements demand the generation of more efficient chemicals to produce goods and manufactured items by using improved, novel, environmentally friendly, energy-efficient reaction pathways. Metallic catalysts are mainly applied in hydrogenation/dehydrogenation schemes, whereas metal oxides can usually be utilized in oxidations, dehydration, etc., and as catalyst supports as well. The interaction degree between metallic phases on metal oxide carriers dictates the physicochemical properties of the corresponding formulations. Among others, strong metal–support interactions (SMSI) and electronic metal–support interactions (EMSI) have been identified, investigated, and well-established. Our motive in assessing them using a variety of different approaches was to determine their effects on supported metal catalytic behavior.

This Special Issue of the Molecules open-access journal is focused on showcasing contributions from scientifically sound investigations to provide valuable information in elucidating the different physical and chemical phenomena occurring in metallic–metal oxide interphases and their distinctive effects on catalyst performance (activity, selectivity, and stability) under various reaction schemes. Corresponding articles on the application of novel catalytic systems (unconventional metallic phases on improved metal-oxides-based supports) in renewable resource exploitation are especially welcomed.

Dr. Aguilar José Escobar
Dr. Enelio Torres-García
Dr. Dora Alicia Solís-Casados
Guest Editors

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